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Street Style Citrus Chicken Tacos With 30g Protein

These citrus chicken tacos are fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed - aka everything you want in a taco night win.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 353 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting board + knife
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk or fork
  • 1 Grill pan, skillet, or outdoor grill
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Mesuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Citrus Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 lb Chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

For the Tacos:

  • 8 Corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Cojita cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, lite sour cream, guacamole, lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and charred in spots. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  • Prepare the Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until lightly charred and pliable.
  • Assemble the tacos by placing sliced citrus chicken on each tortilla. Top with diced tomatoes, red onion, cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
  • If desired, add a dollop of sour cream, Greek yogurt, or guacamole on top and serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
These tacos pair well with a side of Mexican rice or a simple avocado salad.
Marinated chicken can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 30gFat: 10g
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